LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake Area Planning Council, or Lake APC, is inviting residents of Clearlake and the surrounding areas to participate in an important study focused on enhancing transportation safety along the State Route 53 corridor.

The study will determine public transportation needs and priorities along Highway 53 within the city limits of Clearlake.

Lake APC said public participation is a key component in the study, and community members’ insights are critical for securing future grant funding for transportation safety improvements in the area.

To share your comments and help shape the future of Highway 53, residents are encouraged to complete the online survey and explore the interactive project map by July 16.

Fill out the survey here.

Community members may also complete paper surveys, available at the following designated drop-box locations:

• Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
• Lake Transit Authority, 9240 Highway 53, Lower Lake.
• Lake County Social Services Department, 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake.

For more information about the SR 53 Corridor Project Prioritization Study, contact John Speka of the Lake Area Planning Council at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-263-7799.